Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,213 when living on campus and $30,944 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,315 when living on campus and $45,046 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Morgan Community College | $4,127 | $16,360 | $1,460 | - | $21,141 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $21,186 | $44,376 | $1,500 | $19,320 | $17,955 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,308 | $16,542 | $2,200 | - | $21,105 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $1,460 | $13,963 | $19,089 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $9,822 | $23,924 | $1,604 | $16,787 | $19,518 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,822 for in-state students and $23,924 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,376 and Morgan Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,360 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Morgan Community College | $3,930 | $15,579 | $4,127 | $16,360 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,040 | $42,120 | $21,186 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Arapahoe Community College | $4,080 | $15,502 | $4,308 | $16,542 |
| Adams State University | $9,776 | $21,848 | $9,776 | $21,848 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,041 | $23,476 | $9,822 | $23,924 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,637 for state residents and $27,870 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colorado School of Mines requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,580 and Adams State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Morgan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Colorado School of Mines | $20,196 | $42,138 | $21,354 | $44,376 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Arapahoe Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Adams State University | $10,425 | $13,161 | $10,425 | $13,161 |
| United States Air Force Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,060 | $27,876 | $15,637 | $27,870 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,787 when a student lives on campus and $19,518 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Morgan Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,462 | - |
| Colorado School of Mines | $16,820 | $2,500 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Arapahoe Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Adams State University | $9,553 | $4,410 | $14,679 | $4,410 | - |
| United States Air Force Academy | - | ||||
| Average | $12,884 | $3,903 | $14,443 | $5,075 | - |